Video: 'Tragic Incidents In Venezuela Against Vice President Nixon (1958)'
(Tuesday, May 13, 1958, at about noon Venezuelan Standard Time) — A limousine carrying Vice President Richard Nixon, who was on an eight-nation tour of South America, was battered today by rocks thrown by anti-U.S. demonstrators in Caracas, Venezuela. Continue reading Mob attacks Vice President Nixon in Caracas, Venezuela 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1958)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & John Lennon 1968 Full Interview'
(Monday, May 13, 1968) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, on the second of a four-day promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps, conducted a series of interviews for newspaper and magazine reporters today at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. Continue reading Lennon, McCartney promote Apple Corps launch 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1968)
(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “If I Can’t Have You” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘If I Can’t Have You’ by Yvonne Elliman peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)
(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “The Closer I Get to You” by Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Closer I Get to You’ by Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)
(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “Count On Me” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Count On Me’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)
(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “Werewolves Of London” by Warren Zevon peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Werewolves Of London’ by Warren Zevon peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)
Video: 'Gary Puckett & The Union Gap - Lady Willpower (June 1968)'
(Sunday, May 12, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Gary Puckett & the Union Gap performed “Lady Willpower” and “Young Girl” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Gary Puckett & the Union Gap performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1968)
(Monday, May 12, 1958) — “All I Have to Do Is Dream” by The Everly Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (May 12/19/26, June 2, 1958). Continue reading ‘All I Have to Do Is Dream’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958)
(Monday, May 12, 1958) — “Skinny Minnie” by Bill Haley and his Comets peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Skinny Minnie’ by Bill Haley and his Comets peaks at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958)
Video: 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' trailer
(Thursday, May 12, 1938, 11:45 a.m. EDT) — The Adventures of Robin Hood, an American Technicolor swashbuckler film about the bandit king of Sherwood Forest who leads his Merry Men in a battle against the corrupt Prince John, premiered today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ opens in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1938)
